8Mar06

Rural Development Programme for England 2007 - 2013

SW CoRE Consultation Event - 8th March 2006

Event Programme:
Programme

Papers:
Defra Consultation Paper
An information paper for stakeholders in the South West
An exploratory paper by Janet Dwyer and Paul Silcock

Presentations:
EU perspective on the regulation - Jean-Bernard Benhaiem ( Agriculture Directorate, EU Commission)

The national strategy & programme for England 2007 - 2013 - John Mills (Defra)

Environmental changes & challenges - Janette Ward (English Nature / Natural England)

Understanding the impact & Issues for the South West - Janet Dwyer (University of Gloucestershire)

Workshops:
1. Enhancing the environment and the countryside
Chairman: Mark Watson - Rural Development Service / Natural England
Speaker: Mark Robins - RSPB
Theme 1 Presentation - Mark Watson
Theme 1 Presentation - Mark Robins

2. Enabling competitive, environmentally sensitive agriculture and forestry
Chairman: Harry Studholme - SW Regional Development Agency
Speaker: John Varley - Clinton Devon Estates/Countryside Agency
Theme 2 Presentation - John Varley

3. Enhancing opportunity in rural areas
Chairman: John Hazelwood - Rural Community Councils
Speaker: John Mills - Defra

Voting:
Voting questions, answers and results presentation
Voting Priorities Summary